Reglan has been a boon to many patients, especially diabetics, who suffer from a variety of abdominal issues.
Gastroparesis causes great discomfort to the patient. Use of Reglan increases the muscle contractions and thus helps the stomach to empty its contents into the intestine. For this use, Reglan works quite well. Reglan is also used to treat other conditions like reflux, heart burn, and such other digestive system disorders.
Now one may ask how the FDA could approve a drug that has ill effects. This confusion can be removed by understanding the general principle followed by all such approving authorities. If the benefits of a drug far outweigh its side effects, then the drug will be approved, but usually only after years of systematic research and testing.
Long-term use of Reglan may lead to three important Reglan side effects, including a condition called tardive dyskinesia, which may cause involuntary twitching of the face and limbs. A patient may also suffer from severe allergic reactions such as itching, hives, rashes, swelling, and hoarseness.
Another severe problem associated with the use of this drug is withdrawal symptoms. In case of discontinuing Reglan, after it has done its work, the user may experience symptoms like headache, dizziness, decreased energy, nervousness, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. This occurs because your body gets addicted to the use of this drug.
Among other things it should also be determined if the patient suffers from kidney, liver, heart disease, depression, or diabetes. Most certainly it should not be taken if the patient is pregnant or lactating.
If you suffer from any serious side effects from use of Reglan you may be owed compensation. People who have started suffering from Reglan side effects, or who suspect that they may do so in the future you should approach a Reglan attorney. An experienced Reglan lawyer will help you in every way possible way, starting with filing a Reglan lawsuit aimed at receiving compensation for the long term harm this drug has done to you.